Worth Reading: Craig Jenkins, “Country Music’s Middle Road” (Vulture, April 2026) April 9, 2026 Jonathan Keefe 22 A couple of thoughts here after reflecting on this essential piece from the invaluable Craig Jenkins.
Single Reviews: Kane Brown, “Woman” and Kacey Musgraves, “Dry Spell” March 15, 2026 Kevin John Coyne 8 Two Single of the Year contenders snap me out of a dry spell.
The Forty Best Country Albums of 2025 January 31, 2026 Kevin John Coyne 2 Our forty best albums of the year, led by a pair of impossibly good singer-songwriter debuts.
The Forty Best Country Singles of 2025 January 10, 2026 Kevin John Coyne 2 Tyler Childers is eatin’ well with the Best Single of 2025.
Album Review Roundup: Vol. 1, No. 3 January 27, 2025 Jonathan Keefe 0 Kane Brown leads the pack with his strongest album to date.
The Best Singles of 2024 January 24, 2025 Kevin John Coyne 3 Our list of the forty best country singles of 2024, led by Katie Pruitt.
Every Country Universe Single of the Year: 2004-2024 January 24, 2025 Kevin John Coyne 0 Every single that has topped our year-end list since 2004.
Twenty Greatest Albums of the CU Era: Kane Brown, Different Man December 27, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 1 Kane Brown is the promise of nineties country fulfilled.
Twenty Greatest Singles of the CU Era: Kane Brown, “Whiskey Sour” December 15, 2024 Jonathan Keefe 0 Kane Brown gives a performance on the level of the all-time genre greats.
CMA Flashback: Single of the Year (2024 Edition) November 20, 2024 Kevin John Coyne 0 Here’s a look back at the previous winners for CMA Single of the Year, along with a look at this year’s nominees.